Obituary of Julia Hafler

Julia "Judy" Hafler (Colant), 73, passed away peacefully Friday, August 19, 2011 at Akron City Hospital with her husband at her side. Judy was born November 15, 1936 to Mario and Providenza (Bonde) Colant and was an Akron resident her entire life. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Vincent High School and a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She humbly ministered at the church food pantry for many years and was a bingo caller at church bingo. Judy was preceded in death by an infant son and her brother Anthony Colant and leaves behind her loving husband and dance partner of 51 years, Thomas; son Eugene (DeeDee), Raymond (Kelly), Fritz (Michelle) and Peter; siblings Joan (Jim) Ballway, Joe (Margaret) Colant and Vincent (Shirley) Colant; sister-in-law Anita Colant; sisters-in-law Mary Ann (John) Mullahy, Helen (Russell) Brownlee, Grace (Henry) Dobersztyn; grandchildren Anthony (Ashley), Samantha, Leslie, Brianna, Brenden, Cassidy and Alexia; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Judy was an amazing homemaker and all around pro at playing cards often hosting or attending card parties with friends. She enjoyed teaching her grandkids the many ways of playing solitaire and dominoes. She loved having the family over for holidays, going to breakfast after Sunday Mass and an occasional trip to local wineries. Judy will be remembered for her generosity, big heart, beautiful smile and indisputable love for God and his people. She will be missed beyond measure. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday 4 to 8 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. In lieu of flowers, donations in Judy's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. (Anthony Funeral Home 330.724.1281. www.anthonyfh.com)